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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 408.43 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 408.43 and 98.97 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 408.43 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/408.43 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 408.43 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 40,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422.65/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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